Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA-32 Saratoga
190-02692-00 Rev. A250
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EIS
AUDIO PANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
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HAZARD
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AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDICESINDEX
Entering a pilot and stores weight:
1) To activate the cursor, push the FMS Knob. Highlight the PILOT AND STORES Field.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the pilot and stores weight.
3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the entry.
4) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor, if desired.
The basic operating weight is calculated by adding the basic empty weight and the pilot and stores weight. The
total weight of passengers is calculated by multiplying the number of passengers by the average passenger weight.
Entering the number of passengers:
1) To activate the cursor, push the FMS Knob. Highlight the PASSENGERS # Field.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the number of passengers.
3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the entry.
4) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor, if desired.
Entering the average passenger weight:
1) To activate the cursor, push the FMS Knob. Highlight the AT Field for passenger weight.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the average passenger weight.
3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the entry.
4) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor, if desired.
Zero fuel weight is calculated by adding together basic operating weight, passenger weight, and cargo.
Entering the cargo weight:
1) To activate the cursor, push the FMS Knob. Highlight the CARGO Field.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the cargo weight.
3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the entry.
4) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor, if desired.
The total aircraft weight is calculated by adding the fuel on board to the zero fuel weight.
Entering a fuel on board weight:
1) To activate the cursor, push the FMS Knob. Highlight the FUEL ON BOARD Field.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the fuel on board.
3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the entry.
4) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor, if desired.